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>> i think the u.s. economy, because it's a relatively closed economy, because it is large, because it trades with itself, and with its immediate neighbors is less vulnerable to what happens outside, for instance, in europe. i'm not saying there would be no consequences outside of europe, but the consequences would be relatively minor. so it's more consequences to its own difficulties and to it's own issues as to what happens elsewhere in the world because it's such a large player. >> so we're our own 5,000-pound gorilla in the living room. >> we can be our own best friends or our own best enemy. >> let me ask you as a final question, january 2 arrives, no deal. what will we notice first? >> lack of confidence. markets, i think would react very quickly. and i think it would result in, you know, the stock markets really taking a hit, but i would say that it will depend on what's on the horry rise son. if what's on the horizon is a bigger, better, the debt ceiling and the long-term deficits and debt levels
>> i think the u.s. economy, because it's a relatively closed economy, because it is large, because it trades with itself, and with its immediate neighbors is less vulnerable to what happens outside, for instance, in europe. i'm not saying there would be no consequences outside of europe, but the consequences would be relatively minor. so it's more consequences to its own difficulties and to it's own issues as to what happens elsewhere in the world because it's such a large player....
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we're looking at a real reduction in the u.s. gdp, in the u.s. economy and if the u.s. economy slows down, dramatically, that spreads like wildfire across the rest of the world. so it's not a couple hundred thousand jobs in the u.s. we're talking about tens of millions of jobs around the world and in an unstable world, i think we have to look beyond -- beyond ideology and get to a solution. >> i would take the clinton tax rates in a heartbeat if i could get the clinton spending rates. but neither side wants to talk about spending. it's not a deal to me if they're not going to talk about spending. same tax rates. >> i agree with you, eric. i think you're right. i wrote about that, too. but i think the president now, he's sort of signaled that he may be looking for some wiggle room here. later this afternoon he said that he wanted the tax rate cut now and he would be happy to look at lowering them again in a bigger package, but i agree with you. i think we have to get serious about these spending cuts. i just applied for social security and i want mine. >> all right. rich
we're looking at a real reduction in the u.s. gdp, in the u.s. economy and if the u.s. economy slows down, dramatically, that spreads like wildfire across the rest of the world. so it's not a couple hundred thousand jobs in the u.s. we're talking about tens of millions of jobs around the world and in an unstable world, i think we have to look beyond -- beyond ideology and get to a solution. >> i would take the clinton tax rates in a heartbeat if i could get the clinton spending rates. but...
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the net result of lowering the u.s.'s credit rating the last time around in the debt debacle, it's kind of sad, the first spence that most people have with that is that it's not as bad as we were warned it would be. is there a real danger to the u.s.'s debt rating? and what could that mean? >> at some point there was a danger. the reason why we haven't felt it is because we've been doing better than the rest of the world. this concept, we're the cleanest dirty shirt. we're not clean, but we are cleaner than europe is right now. so we haven't felt it. my main worry is the following. if the republicans and the democrats can't get together to solve the fiscal cliff, then you will need an external force, you will need major market selloff. you will need a major economic trauma to get them to focus. >> there are other things that have been on the table. i want to talk about a few of those, as soon as we come back. coming up, the republicans want a new formula for inflation, it's called chained cpi, it could slow the growth in
the net result of lowering the u.s.'s credit rating the last time around in the debt debacle, it's kind of sad, the first spence that most people have with that is that it's not as bad as we were warned it would be. is there a real danger to the u.s.'s debt rating? and what could that mean? >> at some point there was a danger. the reason why we haven't felt it is because we've been doing better than the rest of the world. this concept, we're the cleanest dirty shirt. we're not clean, but...
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. >> but if the u.s. economy was to suffer the downside risk of not reaching a comprehensive deal, then growth would be zero. >> a lot of time, our politicians they we don't know what will happen, this and that, and the energy needs, emerging democracies, industrialized nations, et cetera, what do you think is the biggest threat from the outside to the u.s. economy? >> the fiscal cliff. >> well, first of all, i think there are issues that are beginning to improve, and you know, whether you look at the euro zone, making progress, but certainly improving, and with good numbers, because if you look at the aggregate euro zone deficit or debt, those numbers are better. china's numbers have improved lately, and you have political stability back. so the volatility of the instability factors that are outside have reduced overtime. the real threat that we have is here, with us, and that can be addressed. >> but when you look at -- i understand that bangs being downsides our down afraided, you have more than 11% un
. >> but if the u.s. economy was to suffer the downside risk of not reaching a comprehensive deal, then growth would be zero. >> a lot of time, our politicians they we don't know what will happen, this and that, and the energy needs, emerging democracies, industrialized nations, et cetera, what do you think is the biggest threat from the outside to the u.s. economy? >> the fiscal cliff. >> well, first of all, i think there are issues that are beginning to improve, and...
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shawn, your firm was quick to downgrade the u.s. credit rating last year if we go over the cliff or lawmakers reach some sort of watered-down compromise, will you downgrade america again? >> no, our take on it is that it's a very positive sign that the government is wrestling with the immediate problem of the budget deficit. it was $1.4 trillion last year. it's probably going to come in at about $1.2 for the current year. so we view this whole wrangling as a positive it's the first step to solving a problem is recognizing it. most people are recognizing the immediate problem of the federal budget deficit. >> that's a remarkably glass half full view of the world shawn. i appreciate that. let me take a look at world borrowing costs. this is gauge of how investors feel about a given country. sorn debt so if you're going to buy bonds of a country. a ten-year bond yield, 1.7%. switzerland, which doesn't have enough bonds to make a difference is about .5%. portugal at 7 and italy at 4.5. the point is that whether or not you or s&p or anyb
shawn, your firm was quick to downgrade the u.s. credit rating last year if we go over the cliff or lawmakers reach some sort of watered-down compromise, will you downgrade america again? >> no, our take on it is that it's a very positive sign that the government is wrestling with the immediate problem of the budget deficit. it was $1.4 trillion last year. it's probably going to come in at about $1.2 for the current year. so we view this whole wrangling as a positive it's the first step...
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the net result of lowering the u.s.' credit rating the last time around and-in the debt debacle, it's kind of sad because the first experience most people have with that is it wasn't as bad as we were warned it was going to be. is there a real danger to the u.s.' debt rating and what could that mean? >> at some point, there was a danger. the reason why we haven't felt it is because we've been doing better than rest of the world. this concept that my colleague, bill gross says, wear the cle cleanest dirty shirt. so we're not clean but we're cleaner than europe is right now. >> right. >> so we haven't felt it. my main worry is the following, that if the republicans and democrats can't get together to solve the fiscal cliff you will need an external force, a major market sell-off, you will need a major economic trauma to get them to poex. >> other things have been on the table. i want to talk to our viewers about a few of those as soon as we come back. coming up next, republicans want a new formula for inflation. it's calle
the net result of lowering the u.s.' credit rating the last time around and-in the debt debacle, it's kind of sad because the first experience most people have with that is it wasn't as bad as we were warned it was going to be. is there a real danger to the u.s.' debt rating and what could that mean? >> at some point, there was a danger. the reason why we haven't felt it is because we've been doing better than rest of the world. this concept that my colleague, bill gross says, wear the...
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senator, after 24 years in the u.s. senate you are retiring, but you still have work to do. so i'm not going to say good-bye to you now, because i imagine we might speak to you again. >> i told my colleagues they're doing it to make sure those of us retiring this year work every last day of the term. we're going to spend new year's eve here i believe. >> thanks for the cheery note. thank you. good to see you. president obama is calling on the holiday spirit to avoid the fiscal cliff. >> everybody can cool off. everybody can drink some eggnog, have some christmas cookies, sing some christmas carols. >> but it may take more than divine inspiration. if so, this board gives me rates for . ere companies? yes. but you're progressive, and they're them. yes. but they're here. yes. are you...? there? yes. no. are you them? i'm me. but those rates are for... them. so them are here. yes! you want to run through it again? no, i'm good. you got it? yes. rates for us and them -- now that's progressive. call or click today. we've decided to we're all having such a great year in the gulf, p
senator, after 24 years in the u.s. senate you are retiring, but you still have work to do. so i'm not going to say good-bye to you now, because i imagine we might speak to you again. >> i told my colleagues they're doing it to make sure those of us retiring this year work every last day of the term. we're going to spend new year's eve here i believe. >> thanks for the cheery note. thank you. good to see you. president obama is calling on the holiday spirit to avoid the fiscal...
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russian officials are not permitted to sit in on u.s. cases involving the mistreatment of russian children. there have of course been a number of deaths of kids adopted from russia, by u.s. families, which has alarmed the russian public. the threat of a ban is also being seen as a response to the u.s. act, a recent law barring entry to russians accused of human rights violations. all part of those growing tensions between washington and moscow. erin? >> thanks very much. >>> now, our fifth story out front, the mind of a killer. adam lanza left few clues for investigators as to yes went on a shooting spree, killing 27 people last friday. now a geneticist has been joined to the investigation to try to determine if biology played a role. it is hard to imagine anything else. all of us sit here and try to think about how a human being, even an insane human being could kill innocent children. so a big question is this, are certain people predestined to kill? dr. jim fallon has been studying the brains of murderers for close to 20 years. he joi
russian officials are not permitted to sit in on u.s. cases involving the mistreatment of russian children. there have of course been a number of deaths of kids adopted from russia, by u.s. families, which has alarmed the russian public. the threat of a ban is also being seen as a response to the u.s. act, a recent law barring entry to russians accused of human rights violations. all part of those growing tensions between washington and moscow. erin? >> thanks very much. >>> now,...
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the u.s. lost its aaa crediting rating. i've warned you over and over about the economic storm headed our way partly because of europe and this fiscal lif, but i've also told you about an american economic renaissance that could be just ahead. just beyond the storm clouds. the fiscal cliff is fixable, but every day washington fails to make a deal, more damage is being doing. john king, ken rogoff and diane swan, chief economist at mezaro financial. john, right now, this is more politics than the economy. some people are saying don't sweat it. the threat of going over the fiscal cliff is overblown. it will get done. an 11th hour deal. john, as you read the politics at play, what do you see? >> i see both sides digging in. you've just played the president saying i want that rate hike. the republicans are saying mr. president, we'll give you the revenues, but not through a rate hike, but the president believes he won the election and he's upped the ante. says he wants twice as much in tax revenue
the u.s. lost its aaa crediting rating. i've warned you over and over about the economic storm headed our way partly because of europe and this fiscal lif, but i've also told you about an american economic renaissance that could be just ahead. just beyond the storm clouds. the fiscal cliff is fixable, but every day washington fails to make a deal, more damage is being doing. john king, ken rogoff and diane swan, chief economist at mezaro financial. john, right now, this is more politics than...
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the u.s. is updating its military plans against syria as new intelligence shows assad's regime is loading sarin gas into bombs. and president obama's pot problem. let's go "outfront." >>> i'm tom foreman in for erin burnett. "outfront" tonight, the magic number after a whole week of harsh words here in washington and threats too, did house speaker john boehner hint ever so slightly at a compromise today that could finally edge us away from the dreaded fiscal cliff? it comes down to tax rates. this is a huge sticking point in the stalled negotiations between the president and mr. boehner. obama says the top rate on household income above $250,000 should rise from 35% to 39.6%. boehner wants the rate to stay at 35% or even lower. but what about meeting in the middle? around 37%? listen carefully to the speaker when he was asked today whether that rate could be the answer to this impasse. >> there are a lot of things that are possible. to put the revenue the president seeks on the table. but none
the u.s. is updating its military plans against syria as new intelligence shows assad's regime is loading sarin gas into bombs. and president obama's pot problem. let's go "outfront." >>> i'm tom foreman in for erin burnett. "outfront" tonight, the magic number after a whole week of harsh words here in washington and threats too, did house speaker john boehner hint ever so slightly at a compromise today that could finally edge us away from the dreaded fiscal cliff?...
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. >>> the u.s. military has updated its plan for a potential strike against syria, after intelligence showed that the regime has filled aerial bombs with deadly gas. the threat of the chemical weapons attack by a desperate regime adds another layer of fear to a population already terrified by almost two years of civil war. for some living on the front lines, life has been turned upside down. cnn's senior international correspondent reporting from northern syria. >> reporter: down a steep, stone stairway into the darkness, this is where the cordea family has been hiding for four months. >> translator: the strikes were all around us. we just ran out with nothing, 20-year-old faknar recalls. we just ran and ran down here. and the shrapnel was falling all over. >> since then, they've dared occasionally to go back home to collect belongings. there would be bombing like that and we'd come running back here, faknar says. their home is just five doors away. but it's right on one of aleppo's front lines. it'
. >>> the u.s. military has updated its plan for a potential strike against syria, after intelligence showed that the regime has filled aerial bombs with deadly gas. the threat of the chemical weapons attack by a desperate regime adds another layer of fear to a population already terrified by almost two years of civil war. for some living on the front lines, life has been turned upside down. cnn's senior international correspondent reporting from northern syria. >> reporter: down...
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without a deal, about 90% of all u.s. households are going to have to shell out more faxes on average about 3500 more dollars a year. also on monday happy new year. come on, screen. there we go. happy new year. it's new year's eve. catch live celebrations from around the world right here on cnn. anderson cooper and comedian kathy griffin are live in times square. tuesday, it's 2013. sleep late, why don't you, because wednesday could be a pretty big day. we'll see what will happen with the fiscal cliff because if we go off the cliff, $1.2 trillion in spending cuts could go into effect. if there's one part of the fiscal cliff that everybody agrees on, it's trying it to avoid this. it's an interesting day in the markets. we're going to see how the markets open on wednesday. if there's a fiscal cliff deal, you could see the markets rally. and on tuesday john boehner, the 113th congress is sworn in and john boehner is expected to be elected to his second term as house speaker by a vote in the house. we'll see if everyone plays
without a deal, about 90% of all u.s. households are going to have to shell out more faxes on average about 3500 more dollars a year. also on monday happy new year. come on, screen. there we go. happy new year. it's new year's eve. catch live celebrations from around the world right here on cnn. anderson cooper and comedian kathy griffin are live in times square. tuesday, it's 2013. sleep late, why don't you, because wednesday could be a pretty big day. we'll see what will happen with the...
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this was performed by the u.s. navy band. >>> the fiscal cliff grabbing the headlines in washington. but that's not the only big event at the nation's capital. next month, president obama will be inaugurated for a second term and that means plenty of turnover among his top advisers. emily schmitt has a look at the upcoming cabinet. >> reporter: this -- >> this is a wonderful opportunity for me to meet with my full cabinet. >> reporter: maybe the last glimpse of this picture. >> he wants to put together a team, especially in international affairs, a team overall that going into a second term doesn't look like a second team, does not look like a group of second stringers. >> reporter: the likely short list to succeed secretary of state hillary clinton, is also politically charged. susan rice is thought to be a leading contender, but some republicans have been highly critical of rice following the attack on the u.s. consulate in libya. >> when they go after the u.n. ambassador, apparently because they think she's an e
this was performed by the u.s. navy band. >>> the fiscal cliff grabbing the headlines in washington. but that's not the only big event at the nation's capital. next month, president obama will be inaugurated for a second term and that means plenty of turnover among his top advisers. emily schmitt has a look at the upcoming cabinet. >> reporter: this -- >> this is a wonderful opportunity for me to meet with my full cabinet. >> reporter: maybe the last glimpse of this...
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coming up next, the u.s. economy is on the verge of taking off but this fiscal cliff mess could get in the way. how much? what can we expect in 2013 with or without a deal? aww man. [ male announcer ] returns are easy with free pickup from the u.s. postal service. we'll even drop off boxes if you need them. visit usps.com pay, print, and have it picked up for free. any time of year. ♪ nice sweater. thank you. ♪ [ buzzing ] bye dad. drive safe. k. love you. [ chirping, buzzing continues ] [ horn honks ] [ buzzing continues ] [ male announcer ] the sprint drive first app. blocks and replies to texts while you drive. we can live without the &. visit sprint.com/drive. it's lots of things. all waking up. ♪ becoming part of the global phenomenon we call the internet of everything. ♪ trees will talk to networks will talk to scientists about climate change. cars will talk to road sensors will talk to stoplights about traffic efficiency. the ambulance will talk to patient records will talk to doctors about sav
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he thought president obama would pick good cabinet members. 58% said they thought he would. >> the u.s. military wants its people to be invisible. and we're not talking about leaves and sticks here, and chris lawrence reports on one scientists that can make soldiers disappear. >> camouflage could mean the difference between a soldier getting shot, and going home. so a lot is riding on the next generation designed to outfit troops. it has only been eight years since the army spent $5 billion on cameo that didn't fool anyone. >> they were looking for camouflage that they could use everywhere? >> correct, and it didn't work anywhere. >> guy kramer is one of the guys working to win the next contract. this summer he showed us the science behind every size and shade of these pixels. >> 3-d layering creates depth and shadows where none exists. developers already have one eye on tomorrow. >> what is coming up down the road and very quickly is the harry potter cloak. >> with that fictional cloak, harry is not camouflaged, he's invisible. >> my body is gone! >> how invisible are we talking here?
he thought president obama would pick good cabinet members. 58% said they thought he would. >> the u.s. military wants its people to be invisible. and we're not talking about leaves and sticks here, and chris lawrence reports on one scientists that can make soldiers disappear. >> camouflage could mean the difference between a soldier getting shot, and going home. so a lot is riding on the next generation designed to outfit troops. it has only been eight years since the army spent $5...
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russian officials are not permitted to sit in on u.s. cases involving the mistreatment of russian children. there have of course been a number of deaths of kids adopted from russia by u.s. family which has alarmed the russian public. the threat of a ban is also being seen as a response to the u.s. act, a recent law barring entry to russians accused of human rights violations. all part of those growing tensions between washington and moscow. erin? >> thanks very much. >>> now let's check in with anderson with a look at what's coming up. >> tomorrow will be a dave mourning officially in connecticut, unofficially across the country. the one-week anniversary of those who loved lost ones. today there were six more funerals. we're honoring the lives of those lost and their memories ahead on the program. we'll tell you who was buried today. you'll also hear from the family of vicki soto, her mom, her two sisters and her brother share the stories of how her heroism saved the lives of her young students that day. and unthinkable. people capitaliz
russian officials are not permitted to sit in on u.s. cases involving the mistreatment of russian children. there have of course been a number of deaths of kids adopted from russia by u.s. family which has alarmed the russian public. the threat of a ban is also being seen as a response to the u.s. act, a recent law barring entry to russians accused of human rights violations. all part of those growing tensions between washington and moscow. erin? >> thanks very much. >>> now...
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. >> good morning. 16 days before the u.s. goes over the fiscal cliff, but there could be a deal in washington. a source close to the talks tells cnn house speaker john boehner is willing to hike taxes on the wealthiest americans. that's something the president says must be part of any plan. speaker boehner previously called tax increases on the top 2% a nonstarter. >>> this week president obama is expected to nominate senator john kerry as his next secretary of state. the massachusetts democrat has served in the senate for almost 30 years. he's been chairman of the senate foreign relations committee for the past four years. the massachusetts governor duvall patrick would name a replacement until a special election. >>> outgoing secretary of state hillary clinton is resting at home after suffering a concussion. she's been battling a stomach virus and fainted after becoming dehydrated. her office said it's not severe but will skip he her appearance in front of house foreign affairs committee this week. she was scheduled to test
. >> good morning. 16 days before the u.s. goes over the fiscal cliff, but there could be a deal in washington. a source close to the talks tells cnn house speaker john boehner is willing to hike taxes on the wealthiest americans. that's something the president says must be part of any plan. speaker boehner previously called tax increases on the top 2% a nonstarter. >>> this week president obama is expected to nominate senator john kerry as his next secretary of state. the...
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. >>> the head of u.s. africa command says al qaeda is al qaeda's best financed affiliate. they're one of the major groups that have taken over northern mali. today, general hamm says they have a lot of money, a lot of weapons. that's why international leaders have been working on a plan for military intervention in the region. here's what general hamm had to say about that. >> if there is to be military intervention, it has to be successful. it cannot be done prematurely. if there was an undertaking of a military endeavor today, from a tactical assessment, it would be unsuccessful and set back the conditions even further than they are today. >> he also said that negotiations are the best way to deal with the rebels. >>> flu season is off to an early start. officials say this is the earliest regular flu season they've seen in nearly a decade. they also note they're seeing a higher r r than normal number of flu reports in the south. the cdc director dr. thomas frieden is encouraging people to get vaccinated. saying this year's flu vaccine is a match with the strain that has
. >>> the head of u.s. africa command says al qaeda is al qaeda's best financed affiliate. they're one of the major groups that have taken over northern mali. today, general hamm says they have a lot of money, a lot of weapons. that's why international leaders have been working on a plan for military intervention in the region. here's what general hamm had to say about that. >> if there is to be military intervention, it has to be successful. it cannot be done prematurely. if...
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it's their first u.s. show marking the band's 50th anniversary. i'm going to be back at the top of the hour, and i have the story of why a middle school got into a fight. >>> and a profile of how i keeps driving one of the nfl's most successful coaches, joe gibbs. in focus begins right now. >>> one company is threatening to revolutionize retail, dramatically changing how, when and where we shop. >> it's a very secretive company and operating below the radar helps it. >> it's a wolf in sheep's clothing is probably the better way to describe it. >>> how many football coach, nascar guru and now evangelist. >> at some point, i'll probably run out of gas right now. i feel like i got a full tank. >> the third coming of joe gibbs. >>> and endangered species makes a remarkable come back, a miracle that moves. >>> and sight for sore eyes, the inspiring story of the leader of the band, all on this edition of "in focus." >>> welcome. i'm tom foreman. despite joblessness, low wages and everything bad about the economy. holiday sales right now are looking pret
it's their first u.s. show marking the band's 50th anniversary. i'm going to be back at the top of the hour, and i have the story of why a middle school got into a fight. >>> and a profile of how i keeps driving one of the nfl's most successful coaches, joe gibbs. in focus begins right now. >>> one company is threatening to revolutionize retail, dramatically changing how, when and where we shop. >> it's a very secretive company and operating below the radar helps it....
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bottom line, we've gone the longest period without a major u.s. category 3 or larger hurricane hitting the u.s. since 1900, maybe the civil war. bottom line, new study in the journal nature, peer reviewed, no change in u.s. drought in the last 60 years. bottom line, a new study out shows that drought has not changed in 85 to -- >> let me -- wait a minute. wait a minute. let me add one more bottom line before i defer to bill nye. he knows more about this than i do. another bottom line, the world is indisputably getting warmer. the u.n. weather agency said last week 2012 is on track to become one of the top ten hottest years on record. and all the weird climactic changes we're seeing. bill, over to you. >> this will be the hottest two decades in history, in recorded history. so when you throw around a statement like the u.n. says it's not the hottest 20 years, i got to disagree with you. there may be some surface data shows that in certain cities. >> here's my point to you, mark. it's a straightforward one, really. if you are wrong, then the implica
bottom line, we've gone the longest period without a major u.s. category 3 or larger hurricane hitting the u.s. since 1900, maybe the civil war. bottom line, new study in the journal nature, peer reviewed, no change in u.s. drought in the last 60 years. bottom line, a new study out shows that drought has not changed in 85 to -- >> let me -- wait a minute. wait a minute. let me add one more bottom line before i defer to bill nye. he knows more about this than i do. another bottom line, the...
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the u.s. postal service loses $25 million every single day. could this holiday season be the last for the usps? >>> and mexican-american singer jenni rivera confirmed as one of those killed in a plane crash. we'll look at her final moments in legacy, "outfront." [ female announcer ] what if the next big thing, isn't a thing at all? it's lots of things. all waking up. ♪ becoming part of the global phenomenon we call the internet of everything. ♪ trees will talk to networks will talk to scientists about climate change. cars will talk to road sensors will talk to stoplights about traffic efficiency. the ambulance will talk to patient records will talk to doctors about saving lives. it's going to be amazing. and exciting. and maybe, most remarkably, not that far away. the next big thing? we're going to wake the world up. ♪ and watch, with eyes wide, as it gets to work. ♪ cisco. tomorrow starts here. [ male announcer ] with a select terrain dial that adjusts the jeep grand cherokee's perfor
the u.s. postal service loses $25 million every single day. could this holiday season be the last for the usps? >>> and mexican-american singer jenni rivera confirmed as one of those killed in a plane crash. we'll look at her final moments in legacy, "outfront." [ female announcer ] what if the next big thing, isn't a thing at all? it's lots of things. all waking up. ♪ becoming part of the global phenomenon we call the internet of everything. ♪ trees will talk to networks...
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the u.s. postal service loses $25 million every single day. could this holiday season be the last for the usps? >>> and jenni rivera confirms as one of those kills in a plane crash. we'll look at her final moments in legacy, "outfront." [ female announcer ] what if the next big thing, isn't a thing at all? it's lots of things. all waking up. connecting to the global phenomenon we call the internet of everything. ♪ it's going to be amazing. and exciting. and maybe, most remarkably, not that far away. we're going to wake the world up. and watch, with eyes wide, as it gets to work. cisco. tomorrow starts here. [ sniffs ] i took dayquil but my nose is still runny. [ male announcer ] truth is, dayquil doesn't treat that. really? [ male announcer ] alka-seltzer plus fights your worst cold symptoms, plus it relieves your runny nose. [ breathes deeply ] awesome. [ male announcer ] yes, it is. that's the cold truth! and his new boss told him two things -- cook what you love, and save your money. joe
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aww man. [ male announcer ] returns are easy with free pickup from the u.s. postal service. we'll even drop off boxes if you need them. visit usps.com pay, print, and have it picked up for free. any time of year. ♪ nice sweater. thank you. ♪ world does not forget about someone who for more than a year has repeatedly risked his life by talking with us. tonight, he needs all of our good wishes. zaidoun, our voice of the syrian revolution, hasn't been seen since december 15th. that's when his family says the feared secret police came to his home and arrested him. they believe zaidoun and his brother are being held at the notorious building 215, a facility in damascus notorious for torture and abuse. all they know is someone in the same prison saw zaidoun and told them he's okay. they got that word several days ago. it's not a lot, but it's something to hold on to. his cousin has created a facebook page to demand zaidoun and his brother's release in the hopes that someone inside the syrian regime would listen. he risked his life more than a dozen times by calling for intervi
aww man. [ male announcer ] returns are easy with free pickup from the u.s. postal service. we'll even drop off boxes if you need them. visit usps.com pay, print, and have it picked up for free. any time of year. ♪ nice sweater. thank you. ♪ world does not forget about someone who for more than a year has repeatedly risked his life by talking with us. tonight, he needs all of our good wishes. zaidoun, our voice of the syrian revolution, hasn't been seen since december 15th. that's when his...
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the u.s. state department calls the move politically motivated. the law is seen largely as retaliation for an act signed by president obama that restricts human rights abusers from traveling into the u.s. >>> two military officials tell cnn the syrian government is now using more accurate iranian-made missiles. this week the sources say the regime fired at least two of those short-range ballistic missiles in an attempt to hit syrian targets more accurately. the use of these weapons has prompted nato to send patriot missile systems to protect turkey. they're expected to be in place by the end of january. >>> a 24-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the gunman who ambushed and killed two firefighters when called to a house fire in upstate new york. police announced today she purchased the rifle and shotgun used in the christmas eve attack. she told the gun shop she would be the true owner but she purchased the guns for aex con -- a convicted felon, who was not allowed to legally possess guns. >> tonight since january there have been
the u.s. state department calls the move politically motivated. the law is seen largely as retaliation for an act signed by president obama that restricts human rights abusers from traveling into the u.s. >>> two military officials tell cnn the syrian government is now using more accurate iranian-made missiles. this week the sources say the regime fired at least two of those short-range ballistic missiles in an attempt to hit syrian targets more accurately. the use of these weapons has...
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sources tell cnn the u.s. is huddling with allies on what a chemical attack by assad would actually look like. we have a picture from former cia operative and contributor bob bayer to show you what the impact of a single shell of gas would be in launched on homs in syria. the large swath of the city that would be affected. it's estimated about 18,000 people would be killed in a day. let's get straight to barbara starr. and barbara, what have you learned tonight? >> well, you know, as tragic and serious as this is for the people of syria, this now has regional implications throughout the middle east. intelligence services from israel, turkey, jordan, lebanon, all the countries surrounding syria are talking with the united states around the clock about this very scenario because if there were to be god forbid a chemical attack, the concern is some could drift across borders. worse even as tragic as that would be, what if the regime collapses, terrorists move in, insurgent groups move in and grab some chemical ma
sources tell cnn the u.s. is huddling with allies on what a chemical attack by assad would actually look like. we have a picture from former cia operative and contributor bob bayer to show you what the impact of a single shell of gas would be in launched on homs in syria. the large swath of the city that would be affected. it's estimated about 18,000 people would be killed in a day. let's get straight to barbara starr. and barbara, what have you learned tonight? >> well, you know, as...
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show you one more u.s. city here. san juan islands, washington. our travel team convinced these will be some of the hot places. look at these cities overseas, they put together the hot 2013 international destinations, these are some of those, liverpool, starting with that, now that bea, beautfuiful, cors innsbruck, austria, changes and bookings made out there, the buzz in the travel world. now, here is real fun, folks. what will more of us be eating next year? the editor of a blog all about food tells me the foods are on the rise. first of all, southern dishes with actual southern ingredients. and then tater tots are going to be hot next year. she says these new kinds of veggie and grain kinds of entrace and foods and finally, really cool funky non-alcoholic drink. nice. thanks for that. the american college of sports medicine says that is on the rise, body weight training, using minute cal equipment, an inexpensive way to exercise effectively. last but not least, this is really cool, expect more toys made in america. trend watching.com says new t
show you one more u.s. city here. san juan islands, washington. our travel team convinced these will be some of the hot places. look at these cities overseas, they put together the hot 2013 international destinations, these are some of those, liverpool, starting with that, now that bea, beautfuiful, cors innsbruck, austria, changes and bookings made out there, the buzz in the travel world. now, here is real fun, folks. what will more of us be eating next year? the editor of a blog all about...
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a u.s. military officials tells cnn. navy commander job w. price, 42 years old, died december 22nd while serving as the commanding officer of s.e.a.l. team 4, a group of more than two dozen commandos conducting combat operations in the southern region of the country. now, while the death remains under formal investigation, that u.s. military official of who's directly familiar with the event, said the family has been notified of the death and has also been notified it is being investigated as an apparent suicide. there is no indication at this time that commander price was involved in any military-related investigations or any controversies, the official said. all indications are when he did not appear at an expected time, other military personnel weptnto look for him and discovered his body with an apparent gunshot wound. don. >> thank you very much. >>> a bank robber who escaped a prison in chicago on a rope of bed sheets and dental floss has made his first court appearance. joseph jose banks and a fellow inmate squeezed down a window and r
a u.s. military officials tells cnn. navy commander job w. price, 42 years old, died december 22nd while serving as the commanding officer of s.e.a.l. team 4, a group of more than two dozen commandos conducting combat operations in the southern region of the country. now, while the death remains under formal investigation, that u.s. military official of who's directly familiar with the event, said the family has been notified of the death and has also been notified it is being investigated as...
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ambassador to the u.s. >> thanks elise. appreciate it. >>> out front tonight, john boehner offers up his own plan to avoid the fiscal cliff. the president responds and a new heir to the british thrown is on the way. an unusual condition is keeping the duchess of cambridge in the hospital. take tylenol or take aleve, the #1 recommended pain reliever by orthopedic doctors. just two aleve can keep pain away all day. back to the news. just two aleve can keep pain away all day. why they have a raise your rate cd. tonight our guest, thomas sargent. nobel laureate in economics, and one of the most cited economists in the world. professor sargent, can you tell me what cd rates will be in two years? no. if he can't, no one can. that's why ally has a raise your rate cd. ally bank. your money needs an ally. [ woman ] ♪ what i want this season ♪ if you'd like to try and guess ♪ ♪ it is something very special ♪ i would readily confess [ dogs barking ] ♪ 'cause all i want this season ♪ ♪ is something from your heart ♪ l
ambassador to the u.s. >> thanks elise. appreciate it. >>> out front tonight, john boehner offers up his own plan to avoid the fiscal cliff. the president responds and a new heir to the british thrown is on the way. an unusual condition is keeping the duchess of cambridge in the hospital. take tylenol or take aleve, the #1 recommended pain reliever by orthopedic doctors. just two aleve can keep pain away all day. back to the news. just two aleve can keep pain away all day. why...
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u.s. gun sales totaled $2.5 billion in 2008. this year, that figure could top $3.5 billion. david mattingly, cnn, roswell, georgia. >>> "outfront" next, here in newtown, teacher lauren rousseau. her boyfriend wants the world to know about the woman he loves. and can life ever return to normal? some of our guests tried today and you will hear their story. [ male announcer ] with a select terrain dial that adjusts the jeep grand cherokee's performance for specific weather and road conditions... ♪ ...even heavy snowstorms... won't keep you from getting to work. our apologies. ♪ why they have a raise your rate cd. tonight our guest, thomas sargent. nobel laureate in economics, and one of the most cited economists in the world. professor sargent, can you tell me what cd rates will be in two years? no. if he can't, no one can. that's why ally has a raise your rate cd. ally bank. your money needs an ally. >>> welcome back to the second half of "outfront." we are in newtown, connecticut. i want to share some of the other top stories of the day with you. we begin with paula broad
u.s. gun sales totaled $2.5 billion in 2008. this year, that figure could top $3.5 billion. david mattingly, cnn, roswell, georgia. >>> "outfront" next, here in newtown, teacher lauren rousseau. her boyfriend wants the world to know about the woman he loves. and can life ever return to normal? some of our guests tried today and you will hear their story. [ male announcer ] with a select terrain dial that adjusts the jeep grand cherokee's performance for specific weather and...
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the u.s. citing among other factors the political brinksmanship of recent months that highlights america's governance becoming less stable, less effective, and less predictable. we believe this characterization still holds. do you know this congress, your congress, has done more harm than good? do you feel embarrassed being part of a congress that ranks up there with the do-nothing congresses of all time? >> i think america should be embarrassed by its leadership in washington, d.c. but that extends to the white house, senate, and house of representatives. this has been the most predi predictable disaster coming at us for a number of years, and certainly months. and the fact that we have been unable to do things and instead worried about our next elections instead of the next generation of americans, i think it's sinful and i hope that people turn out those who have been responsible for it. >> congressman, you're a straight shooter, we always appreciate you coming "outfront." >>> next, mixed f
the u.s. citing among other factors the political brinksmanship of recent months that highlights america's governance becoming less stable, less effective, and less predictable. we believe this characterization still holds. do you know this congress, your congress, has done more harm than good? do you feel embarrassed being part of a congress that ranks up there with the do-nothing congresses of all time? >> i think america should be embarrassed by its leadership in washington, d.c. but...
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number of us continue to be thankful the election is over except, of course, our viewers in the third u.s. congressional district of louisiana. election 2012 lives on in the third and maybe it's fitting that's an intramural race fitting a conservative republican against a slightly different conservative republican. >> i offer with my experience, conservative leadership that gets results and has credibility and conservative leadership you can trust. >> versus one term tea party type jeff landry. >> we are the conservative candidate in this race, we're out there looking for people who are interested in sending conservative leadership to washington. >> without objection, the gentleman recognized for one minute. >> they are victims of a political version of the game of musical chairs. redistricting forced two sitting congressmen to compete for one seat. neither reached the 50% mark november 6, so state law sends them into a runoff, and that sends third district louisianans to the polls again this week. >> enough is enough. >> they voted identically 92% of the time in more than 1500 recorded v
number of us continue to be thankful the election is over except, of course, our viewers in the third u.s. congressional district of louisiana. election 2012 lives on in the third and maybe it's fitting that's an intramural race fitting a conservative republican against a slightly different conservative republican. >> i offer with my experience, conservative leadership that gets results and has credibility and conservative leadership you can trust. >> versus one term tea party type...
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challenges to the u.s. economy are significant. they come from europe and asia, old infrastructure in the united states, massive debt. americans have a right to expect leaders to tackle large problem. as one of the leading authorities on financial crises, what do we do? >> i think this point that it's not just what happens this month how are we going to move forward, grow this economy because this problem of debt comes from our aging population. you talk about the tax hike we have. it's not enough to close the gap. the idea that the middle class will get away from this without paying most of it. without entitlements being cut, that's nuts. eventually that will happen. they won't admit it now. we are just beginning. this is a skirmish in a longer war. >> diane, one of the arguments of those that say the fiscal cliff discussion is over blown is deployed at the resilience of the stock market. the s&p is up 12% for the year. that's an okay year. companies have a lot of cash they are holding onto. is too much made of the negative effect
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u.s. gun sales totaled $2.5 billion in 2008. this year, that figure could top $3.5 billion. david mattingly, cnn, roswell, georgia. >>> "outfront" next, here in newtown, teacher lauren rousseau. her boyfriend wants the world to know about the woman he loves. and can life ever return to normal? some of our guests tried today and you will hear their story. this is sheldon, whose long dy setting up the news starts with arthritis pain and a choice. take tylenol or take aleve, the #1 recommended pain reliever by orthopedic doctors. just two aleve can keep pain away all day. back to the news. >>> welcome back to the second half of "outfront." we are in newtown, connecticut. i want to share some of the other top stories of the day with you. we begin with paula broadwell, the woman who had an affair with the former cia director, david petraeus. she will not face federal charges for cyberstalking. broadwell was under investigation for sending allegedly harassing e-mails to a tampa socialite who knew petraeus and his wife. her lawyer says they're glad the matter was resolved promptly
u.s. gun sales totaled $2.5 billion in 2008. this year, that figure could top $3.5 billion. david mattingly, cnn, roswell, georgia. >>> "outfront" next, here in newtown, teacher lauren rousseau. her boyfriend wants the world to know about the woman he loves. and can life ever return to normal? some of our guests tried today and you will hear their story. this is sheldon, whose long dy setting up the news starts with arthritis pain and a choice. take tylenol or take aleve, the...
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as the u.s. edges steadily closer to the fiscal cliff, there are high level talks between the white house and congress. can they cut a deal in time? as mexico's bloody drug wars claim another high profile victim can a new leader end the violence. i'll speak exclusively with mexico's new president. and it was hidden away for decades. we'll take the wraps off a long secret u.s. plan to explode a nuclear bomb on the moon. we want to welcome our viewers in the united states and around the world. i'm wolf blitzer and you're in the situation room. >>> we begin with huge confrontations shaping up between president obama and republicans involving the most important decisions the president needs to make in his second term. >> we're now a month away from the so called fiscal cliff. a drastic combination of mandatory spending cuts and tax hikes that could plunge the united states back into a recession. while there are plenty of hard w0rds from both sides, some terms of a possible zeal are making the rounds.
as the u.s. edges steadily closer to the fiscal cliff, there are high level talks between the white house and congress. can they cut a deal in time? as mexico's bloody drug wars claim another high profile victim can a new leader end the violence. i'll speak exclusively with mexico's new president. and it was hidden away for decades. we'll take the wraps off a long secret u.s. plan to explode a nuclear bomb on the moon. we want to welcome our viewers in the united states and around the world....
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we are good for our debt and i think this idea that this kind of fearmongering that the u.s. is not going to repay its debt obligations and the full faith and credit of the united states government, we're not going to give that up. >> a very valid point. you believe we need to get spending under control. we don't knees to raise taxes but you don't want to do it on the back of fearmongering that is responsible and i appreciate that. and steven, i love you, too, and i really do hope that you and i do not ring in the new year together. >> me, too, but have a happy one anyway. >> thank you, sir. don, you and i might. >> what is wrong -- ali, you're a cool guy. why wouldn't steven want to spend new year's with you? >> i agree. the three of us might be spending new year's together so let's not speak too soon. >> steven, i have seen you everywhere. you were on two networks at once and then you're on the third network after you were off the other one. >> you know, i was supposed to be skiing today. i actually skied this morning and rushed back, but i know one casualty of the fiscal c
we are good for our debt and i think this idea that this kind of fearmongering that the u.s. is not going to repay its debt obligations and the full faith and credit of the united states government, we're not going to give that up. >> a very valid point. you believe we need to get spending under control. we don't knees to raise taxes but you don't want to do it on the back of fearmongering that is responsible and i appreciate that. and steven, i love you, too, and i really do hope that...
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the state department is also expected to present recommendations on improving security at u.s. embassies. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton will not testify at this week's congressional hearings about that benghazi report as originally planned. that's because she is recovering from a concussion. clinton sustained the injury after she fainted during a bout with a stomach flu. she's moner toed by doctors who recommended she take the week off. >>> president obama appears ready to nominate senator john kerry as hillary clinton's successor. a democrat who spoke with cnn tells us that kerry announcement could come as early as this week. kerry is the chairman of the senate foreign relations committee. many of his senate colleagues on both sides of the aisle have expressed support for him and he's likely to easily win confirmation as secretary of state. back to candy crowley in newtown. candy? >> thanks, dana. coming up, 20 years ago, she learned firsthand about gun violence. >> i came into congress because a tragedy had happened to my family and to others on the railroad, and whe
the state department is also expected to present recommendations on improving security at u.s. embassies. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton will not testify at this week's congressional hearings about that benghazi report as originally planned. that's because she is recovering from a concussion. clinton sustained the injury after she fainted during a bout with a stomach flu. she's moner toed by doctors who recommended she take the week off. >>> president obama appears...
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a lack of leadership left the u.s. consulate insecure and vulnerable. the u.s. ambassador to libya, christopher stevens, and three other americans were killed in that september 11th attack, as you very well know. elise labott has the very latest for us. this is a major shake-up, elise. >> reporter: it is, zoraida, although the report found none of the officials were legally in breach of their duty but it found a lack of leadership and recommended that these people have some disciplinary action. that's why the assistant secretary, the top security official at the state department for diplomatic security, eric boswell, resigned. so did his administrative leave, his deputy, charlene lamb who testified before congress and was cited in a lot of documents, denying repeated security requests. so she and some other officials placed on administrative leave. but my understanding is they won't be back at work. >> elise, there are two state department officials that are testifying today. what are we expecting there? >> reporter: well, as you know, it won't be secretary clin
a lack of leadership left the u.s. consulate insecure and vulnerable. the u.s. ambassador to libya, christopher stevens, and three other americans were killed in that september 11th attack, as you very well know. elise labott has the very latest for us. this is a major shake-up, elise. >> reporter: it is, zoraida, although the report found none of the officials were legally in breach of their duty but it found a lack of leadership and recommended that these people have some disciplinary...